Review of Risen (2016) by Grayson F — 06 Jun 2016

Although the occasional Christian movie Cliche, Risen succeeds in providing a fresh take on the greatest story ever told.

This review of Risen (2016) was written by Grayson F on 06 Jun 2016.

Risen has generally received positive reviews.

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